For applicants attending The King’s School Entrance Exams in person on Saturday 11th January, the following gives an idea of what to expect on the day:

· Arrival in the Pupils’ Social Centre

· Welcome and introduction by Senior Staff

· Online examinations (1 hour 50 minutes)

· Lunch

· Optional tour of the School

· Mathematics paper (40 minutes)

· English paper (40 minutes)

· Interviews and refreshments in the Pupils’ Social Centre

We will ask all applicants to arrive at 9am. We anticipate that the final interview time to be no later than 4.45pm

Tours will be available for parents whilst the exams are in progress and candidates are free to leave after their interview. If you are interested in booking a tour, please email Anne-Marie Rigley (amr@kings-school.co.uk).

The dress code for candidates is smart casual (school uniform is not compulsory) and all candidates should bring basic stationery.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any parking at the School. Please click here for local car parks. Please note that St Radigund’s Car Park is the closest.

Further details will be sent to you by email nearer the time.

Candidates taking the assessments overseas will need to complete their exams between 11th – 15th January at a British Council Office, an approved education agency or their current school.

The assessments must be taken under exam conditions and the completed transcripts will need to be returned to admissions@kings-school.co.uk as soon as possible.

Full instructions will be sent to the exam invigilator email address you have provided on the Entrance Exam Application Form (if you do not yet have the email address of the invigilator, please send this to us as soon as this has been confirmed to you).

Candidates who perform well in the Entrance Exams will be invited to attend an online interview.